Cleveland is a plum... because of you guys.

Monday, October 22, 2012

When I made the first entry option for my 1,000th post contest to leave a comment telling me why you think Cleveland is a plum, I had no idea how much I would enjoy reading all of your responses.Here are a handful of my favorites:

Cleveland's a Plum because of: Loganberry Books, Tina's Nite Club, the
numerous places to drink a good cup of coffee, my neighborhood, Joy
Machines Bike Shop, the Market, the bike culture, the ability to create
& carry out your vision, best thrift stores ever!, the Metroparks,
riding the Rapid, the view from the Detroit-Superior bridge, the nicest
people you will ever meet, University Circle, Lucky's Cafe Mac-n-Cheese,
the theaters... Essentially, we have all the amenities of a large city
without the pricetag. I heart Cleveland.

Raven:

Cleveland is a plum because it is ever changing. We are never seen as a
trend-setter, however, there is always something new to try. At the
same time, there are long-standing loyalties and traditions. Cleveland
was the city I couldn't wait to leave when I grew up, but once I did, I
realized how amazing it actually is and couldn't wait to return.

Cleveland is a plum because it has all the opportunities of a large,
urban center but still retains the charm & traits of a smaller town.
Restaurants, museums, Broadway shows, sports, and urban colleges while
keeping the ability to maneuver the area quickly. In addition, the lake
and added green space are treasures that cant be matched.

Suzanne Price:

Cleveland is a Plum because of all of the opportunities for young
professionals to truly carve out a niche for themselves. There is so
much community support, vivaciousness, and positivity!

Eileen:

Cleveland is a plum because it has all the amenities of a big city
without all of the hassle! We have nationally-recognized chefs,
amazingly friendly locals, and wonderful districts that celebrate so
many cultural events and landmarks. I love Cleveland!

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Some would say I'm a 34-year-old marketing professional who has been blogging about her life in Cleveland since '08. I would say I love cooking, drinking bubbles and wearing black. My Mom (and new husband) would say I'm just nuts.